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A 13-year-old boy weighing 52 kg develops widespread urticaria, a hoarse voice and wheeze about ten minutes after eating a satay skewer at a school camp. He is laid flat with his legs raised. His pulse is 130 per minute and his blood pressure 84/40 mmHg. The camp first aid room holds ampoules of adrenaline 1 mg in 1 mL with syringes and needles, but no autoinjector. Which one of the following should he be given now?